‘I am a really awkward man’: MS Dhoni reveals why he avoids commentary field and telephone calls | Cricket Information – The Instances of India – Imperial Wire

MS Dhoni (Picture credit score: BCCI/IPL)

NEW DELHI: Enigmatic former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has nearly dominated out entering into the commentary field, calling the favored post-retirement position a “troublesome” balancing act that calls for sharp statistical recall — one thing he admits doesn’t come naturally to him.The 44-year-old, who led India to a few ICC titles, has largely stayed away from public cricket discussions since retiring in 2020, along with his on-field involvement now restricted to IPL appearances for Chennai Tremendous Kings.

“Commentary may be very troublesome. I really feel there’s a very fantastic line between describing the sport and in that course of getting right into a zone the place you begin criticising people who’re enjoying the sport. It is a very skinny line,” Dhoni instructed sports activities broadcaster Jatin Sapru throughout a YouTube interplay.“Typically, you do not even really feel that what you’re doing is could also be borderline fallacious. You’ll at all times prefer to be on the opposite facet the place you’re describing the sport. For those who really feel one thing is fallacious you say it out.“However find out how to put it, that can also be an artwork, find out how to politely put it ahead the place no one feels targetted…If the staff is dropping there are causes behind it, and it’s good to have the talent of describing these causes with out anyone feeling unhealthy. That’s the artwork of commentary,” he mentioned.Past the nuances of commentary, Dhoni mentioned his incapability to memorise statistics additionally works in opposition to him.“I’m not good with stats…however there are lots of people who’re superb with stats. They know stats…For those who ask me about my stats, I will be like hmmm and there are particular individuals who know stats about not simply Indian cricket staff or the Indian gamers however everybody all through the period,” he mentioned.Good listener however not good with telephonesFamend for his calm decision-making throughout his enjoying profession, Dhoni was additionally requested whether or not he ever seeks recommendation on cricket or life. The wicketkeeper-batter mentioned he not often feels the necessity, crediting his tendency to hear greater than communicate.“I’m an excellent listener. Sure I do communicate with individuals who I am comfy with. However I am extra of a listener than a speaker. And if I do not know in regards to the matter I do not communicate a lot as a result of I might be absorbing extra if I am listening,” he mentioned.“I by no means really feel that urge to contribute if I do not know…being listener you do not at all times must search for recommendation…They maintain floating round simply with sure individuals who you’re having a dialog with.“You should have that intelligence to determine what works the very best for you,” he added.With a broad smile, Dhoni additionally confessed he nonetheless struggles with telephone conversations.“I’m not good in that approach of speaking. I like to sit down throughout and communicate to folks. I am not somebody who’s superb over the telephone as a result of I can not see a face. So, I am a really awkward man relating to talking on the telephone.“In order that’s one thing I need to enhance however I am glad I have never improved,” he joked.“You already know when initially cellphones got here it was for the good thing about the individuals who personal the telephone. Now your cell phone is for my profit,” he mentioned.